When foundation is removed, the super-structure falls

2012 (4) SCC 307

Para 26: In view of the above, as the application under Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC itself was not maintainable all subsequent proceedings remained inconsequential. Legal maxim "sublatofundamentocadit opus" which means foundation being removed structure falls is attracted.

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